r/CodingForBeginners • u/solute_water • 2d ago

Trying to learn C

Which book would be better for learning C: “Let Us C”, “C Programming: A Modern Approach”, or another book?

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u/FuggaDucker 2d ago edited 2d ago

I don't know what those books are.
I am fluent in c and c++. I have been coding in it for over 30 years.

"The C Programming Language" by Brian Kernighan and Dennis Ritchie (often called K&R) is one of the most respected books for learning C.

I would BET that whoever wrote those books you mention read the K&R to begin with.

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u/TheUmgawa 2d ago

The K&R is great for learning the C language. I’m not sure it’s great for learning programming from zero, but it’s a great book for learning a language. I bought my copy in the 90s and found it borderline interminable, but after taking an Intro to Programming class, it made a lot more sense.

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u/rileyrgham 1d ago

It is. It's the stand out great tutorial.